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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,665.66, 21,622.38 and 10,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,665.66, 21,622.38 and 10,638.26 is: 14,683.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,665.66 : 21,622.38 = 10,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,665.66/21,622.38 = 10,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,665.66x = 21,622.38 × 10,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,665.66x = 230,024,500.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,024,500.26/15,665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,683.36

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